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OUR PLATFORM

RULE / To keep only thorough &
reliable stock of Fancy aud Staple
Dry Goods.
RULE 2 To adhere strictly to the
"One Price" system. and guaran-
tee that price TO be as low, if not
lower. than ,ny other house for the
same grade Of goods
RULE 3. To stand by every reprcsen-
tation, chccrfuly refunding the
money III all cases of dissatisfaction
without asking the why, OF where
fore
RULE 1. To keep direct connection
with tie wholesale market at alI
seasons Of the year, thereby bring
ing our customers i'll direct contact
with manufacturers.
RULE .. Actual fidelity to. and du,
appreciation OF our customers, in
surns them prompt aud cIlicicn
service.
RULE =. TO increase our business b,
legitimate mean, To such au extent
that it will better enable us Il
y maintain low prices, as the NOR,
We sell lhs cheaper We can afford tt
sell.
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NEWS ITEMS

The Secretary Of the Treasury is
calling for S1O,0O0,000 of per cent
bonds. He'll get EN-, and the sooner
the better Ten millions of dollars in
the marts of trade will be a good thing
A stock company with $4,000, 900
capital has been Incorporated in Washing
ton to build an immense hotel to be
named the Windsor. The Senate in
Incorporating the company provides that
the building shall be commenced III two
years and finished in five years.
Miss Virginia, Pelham Stuart, daugh-
ter of Gen. J f. i. Stuart, was recent
ly married in Staunton, Va, to Mr.
Robert Page Waller, of Norfolk In
consequence of the death few days pre-
vious of the groom's mother, the we'd
ding was entirely private, only three or
four of the family being present. The
wedding took place at the Virginia Fc-
male Institute, and the bride was given
away by her mother Very handsome
presents were received by the bride -
Just as the ceremony was over a tele-
gram of congratulations was handed the
bride from Count Won Borck, at his cas-
tie in Prussia, who was on her fathers
staff. The groom was attended by his
brother, Lieut. Waller, L. S. n, in
full uniform. The newly married cou-
pie left for the North.
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Diseases, desperate grown. oy de.,
perate appliances are relived. or not at
all. " The point of wisdom is to check
them before they reach so far by buying
bottle of Salvation Oil Price % cts
"Conspiracies no sooner should be
farmed than executed, and cold should
no sooner be taken. than a bottle Of Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup should be bought
an use according t. the direction
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/ We believe that a little confidential
talk with our Friends and Patrons at
this time will do more good than any
amount Of advertising we could possibly
put in this space.
To few of you our house is probably
unknown, aud we desire to become ac-
quainted. and propose to introduce our
selves without ceremony We are the
firm Of WOODWARD Il LOTHROp.
Of Washington, d. G., better known in
that City as the Boston Dry Goods
House" and W. herewith submit the
fundamental PRINCIPLES upon which we
do business, which are tho secrets Of
our success.
We do not believe ia sensational ad-
versislng nor do We believe in esaxing
trade with Chromos, Watches, Toys.
Silyerware, or other such devices, as it
stands to reason we would have to make
you pay for them in some manner, but
believe in doing business entirely upon
its merits.
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A bill to reduce internal revenue
taxation and duties on raw sugar and
for other purposes was INTRODUCED in the
House on Saturday last by Repre-
sentative Hiscook, Of New York. The
tariff on sugar below ID, Dutch stand
ard, is fixed at 10000 of "a cent per
pound. Sugars from countries with
export duties must pay the present tariff.
Bounties are proposed for the manufac-
ture of domestic sugars. The bill also
repeals the internal revenue tax on to-
bacco and the laws restricting its man
ufacturc, sale or export; it provides that
all articles. prepations and compounds
intended for sale or use IN the United
States, except such as are used as
beverages, may be manufactured in an
internal revenue manufacturing ware
house, and with the use Of distilled
spirits, free of internal revenue tax.
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NOTICE
NOTICE.
STEAM SAE all G2I57 MIL,
Wheelwright ana Blacksmith Shop
NJ
COWS STATION.
COWS STATION.

am now prepared to do all the Saving
and Grinding that NAV be needed by the Tar
mers in my section. Ny facilities are ample
tor good aud rapid work
Grading days Wednesdays and Satur-
days. Saving done on shares or for c,sh. -
| wish to inform my friends and the public
that owing to the hard times in this neigh
borhood and the scarcity of money | am com
PEELED to exact the cash on delivery, and i
will be useless TO ask for credit Positively /
will not grant it. Ny business hereafter will
be conducted on u strict cash basis
Lumber, Shingles and LAths, etc always
on hand or sawed at the shortest notice. All
kind of vehicles repaired and all kinds Of
farming implements made and repSired at n
short notice. All work done in my shops
are guaranteed. Should any PERSONS work
give way by reason of workmanship il shall
be again repaired free Of charge if brought
back to my shop Thanking the public for
past favors, hope 10 share thsir patronage in
the future. G +. HAYDEN.
Cox's Station, Charles county, Md.
A the residence OF the above named person
keep constantly on hand small line of
groceries to suit the country trade Call and
Guy. E. A. G. HAYDEN. jan l4-lm
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Swithin C. Shore idge's Academy,


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Ordering by Mail.


Persons ordering by mail without
samples by stating the price and STYLE of
goods desired, can rely on our sending
them the Test article tie market affords
nj the best possible price.
Merchandise weighing net over four
pounds can be sent by mail as fourth
class matter, unscaled and without writ
ten matter inside, at the rate of one
cent per ounce. Customers may, how
ever, write their full name and address
on the outside of the package.
Send money by Postal note, Bank
Check, P. o. Order. Draft, or Regis
tered Letter, add rg enough to pay for
postage. Should a balance remain il
will be promptly returned.
Hoping to be favored with your or
ders, we remain, Very respectfully,
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DEFY GOODS.
Hamilton Easter ( Sons,
Baltimore Street Fast of Charles Street,
White Marble Building, Baltimore,
ABE
ta'g' importers, Ios:sH md s't,il'"
OF
Dry Goods.

Their assortment includes goods Of every
class that pertain to well arranged, first class
Dry Goods House.
We aim to keep nothing that will not prove
Of good value to purchasers for the monet
paid, and the best goods for the price can in
yarhably be found with us.
Our business reputation for the past 81
years, and the fact that every article has the
price marked on it in plain figures, thereby
giviag the assurance TO those who do not
know the value OF goods, that they are paying
no more than those who do, is great induce
ment 10 deal with US.
In addition to our Retail Trade, Country
Merchants can huv from rs the better class Of
goods, not usually foond in Jobbing Houses,
1t the Wholesale Price
We send Samples when we receive plain
and explicit direction in regard to color. and
about the price wanted. scp-24-cm
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ORDERED by the authority of the Circuit
Court for Charles county this 18th day
Of January, 1887, that the auditors report
mlde and filed in the above entitled case be
and the same is hereby finally ratified and
confirmed unless cause to the contrary be
shown on or before the fourth Monday of
January, 1887, provided a copv of this order
he inserted in some newspaper published in
charles county once week for three success
siye weeks prior to the said fourth Monday
of January, 1887.
j. SAMUEL TURNER Clerk
Of Co. Ct. for Charles County.
True copy-Test:
J. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk
jan l4-bs
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A grandson Of the late R.vedy John
son OF this State is page in the United
States Senate.
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Our Mail Order



This department is 10 charge Of ex-
rrrirnced persons who give il their
person a attention, ami may lie relied
upon IN making selections, nc, aud
S0liclts correspondence UpDl Auy sab
jcct pertaihln! to the business,
promptly attending to all orders, re-
quests for samples, aud other lnfor-
m,tion.
Our advertisement will appear
from time to time in tins space;
should you wish TO see the goods
before purchasing; send for samples;
! you wish to buY, state the articles
wanted, and the name Of the paper
in which the advertisement appeared
(sending for such rs soon after it is
advertised as possible) enclosing us
the full amount, including the post
age, il to he sent by mail, ard we
will Immediately send you the goods
with letter and statement OF tho
transaction in full, giving you 10 I'M
derstand that ii not satisfactory YOU
can return them to US, We will refund
the money, knowing as we do, that
this is one Of the disadvantages un-
der which you labor; that of purchas-
ing something by mil, and not be-
ing Able to return il; that was proba-
by mis.epresented, or found not to
be rs wanted, wrong size, or the ad-
yertisement misunderstood, or in
some manner unsatisiactor, IN doing
business with US you need have no
such fear.
We extend to all visiting our city
cordial invitation to call upon US,
as We will take pleasure IN showing
them through our large establish
msni, giving them any information
and attention desired; visitors treated
with the same courtesy as customers.
Send for catalogue.
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rlNGLY, Reg Wills Cha. Go
NOTICE.
administrators Notes,

ORPHAN's CouRr OF CHARLES CouNTY, Set
Janunry llrh. 1887.
hRDERED by the Court, that James
~ Owens and W. Oscar Wade. aitnr-
istrators of Margaret 0. Wade, de-
ceased, give the notice required by law to
the creditors Of said deceased, to exhibit their
claims, legally authenticated, BY ii lyertisr-
men' inserted in some one newspaper publish
cd in Charles county. Maryland, once in each
81 three successive weeks
True copy-test:
J. 3. MATTINGLY, Reg Wills Chas. Co
NOTICE.
INlllS is to give notice, that the subscribers
i have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Charles county, Maryland letters OF admins
tration on the personal estate of
MARC RET q. WADE.
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims tgsinst said dcrcasrd are here
BY warned T. exhibit the same with I've
vouchers thereof legally authenticated. Ia the
Subscribers, on or before the l4th i " of ..uIy
next. They may Otherwise by lAw hr ex
cluded from all benefit of said deceased $ estate
Given her our hands this l4:h day OF
january, 1887.
JAMES A OWENS,
W. OSCAR WADE,
Administrations Of MarsA.c; O. Wade.
jun l4-am
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

oR'HASs CouRr OF CHARLES COUNTY Sr-
January llth 1887.
nRDERED by the Court. that y Mai
~ Bragonier Admir- of Warren S,Sa,0
deceased, give the notice REQUIRED ~,
law to the creditors of said decs,s.j
70 e1nloit their claims, legally authentcat.d
by advertisement inserted in some ono 80.
paper published in Charles couny. NarvI,nS
once Ia each Of three successive weeks ''0'
True copy,-Test
). B. MATTINGLY, Reg. Wills Cha. Go
NOTICE.
INtllS is to give notice, that the subscribe
4 has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Charles county, Maryland letters of admits.
trauon on the personal estate of
WARREN SWAMI.
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
ny warned TO exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated 10 the
subscriber, on or before the l4th day of July
next. They may otherwise by law he ex-
Sluded from all benefit ofsaid deceased estate
Given under my hand this l4lh day of Jam
uary, 1887.
DANIEL j. BRAGONIER.
jan IA am Administrator oil Warren Swami.
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ORDER NISI.
In the Circutt Court for Charles County.

In the matter of the sale Of the real and
personal estate of c. W. and Lydia P.
Mitchell.
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How T. get One.

Savenur wrappers Of D0bbins' EIec-
trIc Sap, and rs soon as you get twenty.
hive naIlhcn to u.s. with your fun ad dress
and wewil mail ron The Two Si.ter.''
mountedready for banging, free Of allrr.
pense. he soap improves with age. and
those whedr.ire a r0p, of the picture nj once.
Va q ksHE9f a. tasntS- Ave E,r- Of th.;r
gr,rrr XnM This viii insure n. rees,,,,
Of tbs w,b prusy Us before the edition is tx
h.usict. fThasis, of conrse, no ADVERTISING
on the picture. c.rtv 90
no s Fonr,h 81. philadelphia. "a.
2AponrpAHAVll.TON. wholesale sssail
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CENTRALIA ITEMS.
Irregular Correspondence. ]


MIR. Buchanan has purchaseda large
quantity of chopped feed. He looks
for a carload any day.
Mrs. Winston, who has been at Lit
tic Falls for couple of weeks, returned
to her home on Monday.
We hear friend K, of Tenino, is
about to take a partner for better OF
worse. We wish him Joy. Don't for
get to send an old friend an invitation
to the affair.
Squire Plumb has been on the prai
rie, helping Mr.. Phillips on his farm
He is looking well. The change from
Thurston to Lewis county has been
quite beneficial to his health.
Mrs. Wolfe, who has been at hel
uncle, Jessie Martins, for some weeks
died last night of lingering consump
ton. Mr.. Martin is at present resid
ing III DIR. NewelPs house. She will bt
buried at TeninO tomorrow.
Mr.. Winston talks of taking tril
east of the mountains to see how II,
would like that part for his futur,
home. We, however, hope he will re
main here. We know he can find NJ
better place than in Lewis county.
This morning Mr.. John Ames wa'
driving COW and calf from Lincolr
Creek to-a place on the military road
The calf made a rush to cross the Che
halls bridge and Mr.. Ames was riding
very carelessly and at the same tim,
fast, using spurs to head off the cali
when the mare slipped and threw her
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New advertisements.
Notice of Seizure.

TINTED States of America Territory Of
, ~ Washington Second judicial Dis
In the District Court, holding terms at
Olympia.
No. 2,675 The United States of Amer
lea VS.. One hundred and Twenty tins.
containing sixty pounds of prepared
opium.
Attorney for Washington Territory, has
filed an information in the above entitled
District Court alleging i'll substance az
follows:
"That at time past, to-wit On the 5th
day of September, a. ID. 1887, in the col
lection District of Puget Sound, to-wit:
On land at Tacoma, in Pierce county, in
said Territory, Quincy A. Brooks, Collec-
tor of Customs for said District, did seize
al q now hath in his custody at the Gus
tom House Of said District, at Port Town
send, as being forfeited to the United
Revised Statutes OF the United States
certain goods. wares and merchandise, to-
wit: One hundred and twenty tins con-
tanning sixty pounds of prepared opium !;
for that at time past, to'wit: On the
4th day of September, A. ID. 1887, said
goods, wares and merchandise, being of
foreign growth and manufacture and SUBJ
ject to the payment of duties upon being
imported and brought into the United
States, were by some person or persons
fraudulently and knowingly brought into
the United States from some foreign port
or place, with the intent then and there
on the part of such importer or importers
to defraud the United States of the duties
thereon, the duties thereon not having
been paid or accounted for, or secured to
be paid to the United States, and not since
having been paid or accounted for or Sc
cured to be paid to the United States, the
said goods. wares and merchandise then
and there being of the value of Six Hun
dred Dollars, and praying for monition
and other proper process to the end that
the said foods, &c, may be decreed TO be
and remain forfeited accordingly.
And whereas, on reading and filing the
said information, the Court made the fol-
lowing order thereon, to-wit:
"The United States of America vs. One
Hundred and Twenty tins, containing
sixty pounds of prepared opium.
Let this cause be set down for hearing
in open Court on Tuesday, the 9Th day of
December, A, ID. 1857, at 10 o'clock A. NJ of
that day, at which time all persons hav-
ing or claiming any interest in said goods,
wares and merchandise must appear and
make their allegations in that behalf or
their default will be entered. And let no
ticc be given in the usual form by publ
cation thereof in the WASHINGTON STAND
ARD"
Now, therefore, all persons having or
claiming any interest in said goods,
wares and merchandise are notified to be
and appear in open Court at the time
specified i'm said order and make their al
legations in that behalf or their default
will be entered and the prayer of said in
formation granted.
x--x Witness the Hon. Frank AL
LIS. Ign, Judge of said District
*--* Court, and the Seal of said
Court affixed, this 9th day of November,
A. ID. 1887. A. REEVES AYRES,
Clerk.
By w. +. KEADY, Deputy Clerk.
N0y II. 1887
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Sore Ewes

The eyes are always in sympathy with
the body, and afford an excellent index
of its condition. When the eyes become
weak, and the lids inflamcd and sore, it is
an evidence that the system has become
di,ordered by Scrofula, for which Ayers
sarsaparilla is the best known remedy.
Scrofula. which produced painful in
Examination in my eyes, caused me much
suffering for 4 number of wears. BY the
advice of Il physician | commenced taking
Ayers Sar>aparila. After using this
medicine short time was completely
Cured
My eyes are now in a splendid condition,
and am as well and strong II ever.-
Mrs. William Gage, Concord, y. III.
For a number of years I was troubled
with humor In my eyes, and was unable
10 obtain any relief until | commenced
using Ayers Sarsaparilla. This medicine
has effected Il complete cure. and believe
It to be the best of blood purifiers.
L. L. Upton, Nashua, n. ii.
From childhood, and until within a few
months, have been afflicted with Weak
and Sore Eyes. | have used for these
t'iipItlit>, WITH DtlltHtldl results. Ayers
Sarsaparilla. and consider it a great blood
purifier. - Mrs. c. Phillips, Glover, Vt.
l suffered for year with inflamma.
ton In my left eye. Three ulcers formed
on the ball. depriving me of sight. and
causing great pain. After trying many
other remedies, 10 no purpose, was finally
Induced to use Ayers Sarsaparilla, and,
BY Taking
three bottles Of this medicine. have been
entirely cured. My sight has been re.
stored. and there is no sign of inflamma-
ton, sore, or ulcer in my eye. Kendall
L. Bowen, Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio.
My daughter, ten years old, was afflicted
with Scrofulous Sore Eyes. During the
last two years she never saw light of any
kind. Physicians of the highest standing
eXerted their skill, but with no permanent
success. On the recommendation. of a
friend | purchased Il bottle of Ayers Sar-
saparilla, which my daughter commenced
taking. Before she had used the third
bottle her sight was restored, and she can
now look steadily at brilliant light with
out pain. Her cure is complete. w. +.
Sutherland, Evangelist, Shelby City, Ky.
Ayers SarsapariIIa,
Prepared by DIR. J. c. Aver S Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; six bottles, IS.
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Notice to TaXpayers.

NOTICE is hereby given that the duplicate as
~ sessment roll of the county of Thurston, fol-
the year 1887, is now 10 my possession for the
collection Of the taxes levied therein; that said
taxes will be delinquent on the first I'd day oil
March, 1883, at 9 O'Clock p. NJ, and unless paid
prior thereto ten Q0) per cent. will be added &c
amount thereof as penalty and interest will be
annum from date of delinquency until paid
That l can be found every day during Office
hours, except Sundays, at my office on Fourth
Street In Olympia, until said March list, to re
ceive and receipt for the same.
c. b. MANN,
Treasurer of Thurston County w. r.
Nov. 18th, 1887. I'm.
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UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
OLYMPIA. W. T., November I'D. 1857.

Jill hIi-h- w -NoNcIlocI ou, Ioot.t
NOTICE is hereby given that in compliance
~ with the provisions of the act of Congress
of June 3, 1873, entitled An act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" Chas. W.
Comstock, of Aberdeen, county of Chehalis, Ter
ritory of Washington, has this day filed in this
Office his sworn statement No. 2.614, for the
purchase of the Sc 4 of Section No. 8, in
Township No. Il N, Range No. West, and VIII
offer proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agricul-
tural purposes, and to establish his claim said
land before the Register and Receiver of this Of
flee at Seattle, W. l., on Friday, the Goth day Of
January, ISIS.
He names as witnesses: S. II. Ford of Shar-
on; Warren w. ID. Wolf, of Sharon; Benjamin
+. Doty, of Aberdeen; Abraham Boyer, of Shar-
on.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
abovedescribed lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said Goth day OF
January, lSSs. JOHN Y. OSTRANDER
Register.
Date Of first publication, Nov. 4, 1887.